5 Ways To Get Firm & Flat 6-pack Abs

Most of us look at super-models or sports stars and envy their well-toned bodies, especially their firm abs, more well-known as the 6-pack abs! But why stop at just envying them? Why not take things in your hand and implement an exercise and diet routine that would help you achieve the same toned bodies and flat abs! Contrary to what it may look like, getting a firm core and showing off your flat abs is not a dream that you cannot attain! Just follow these basic yet extremely important tips that will help you evaluate your current routine, and modify it to get your firm and sexy abs in lesser time than you’d think.

5 Tips To Help You Get Firm 6-Pack Abs in No Time

Proper Nutrition & Timely Meals
Maintaining a clean and healthy nutritional plan is by far the most important change to achieve a toned abdominal region. Make sure you are eating at least 3 small meals and 2-3 small snacks paying special attention to low glycemic carbs and minimal trans fat intake. You will see a big change in your abdominal region if you keep this up for a period of time with persistence and discipline.

Rev up Your Cardio Routine
To show off your abs, you need to get rid of the fat deposits that cover your abs, and this can only be done by increasing your metabolism. This in turn, can be achieved by increasing the intensity and duration of your Cardio routine. Participate in swimming, running, cycling or using cardio machines to help rid you of the excess body fat. Many of these activities recruit the usage of your abdominal muscles as well and help define them and make them stronger. 45 mins to an hour of cardio 5 days a week is definitely recommended to see some serious effects.

Keep Changing Your Ab Workout Routine
When training your abdominal muscles, like any other muscle group, in order for you to see significant gains, you must add variety to your exercise regime. Always be thinking of new ways to shock and push your abs out of their comfort zone, which can be done by adding weight, changing the speed of your repetitions, the length of each contraction or simply adding an abdominal twist to your workout session. An instrument like Slendertone can be a good investment for this – Flex Belt is the first Ab Belt Toning system cleared by the FDA for Toning, Firming and Strengthening the stomach muscles.

Breathe Right & Feel the Crunch
Each and every time you do an abdominal exercise, make sure that you are breathing properly on the exertion and recovery. Basically, you need to breathe all of the air OUT of your lungs to make room for the crunch, leg raise or twist so that the abdominal muscles have room to contract effectively. Always breathe in through the nose on the recovery and out of the mouth on the exertion which is generally the hardest part of the exercise. Also, concentrate on your core muscle area as you do the exercise; this will help maximize your efforts by putting core pressure on your abs.

Use Variety & Weight To Your Advantage
It is very important to make sure you are doing a variety of exercises to target the upper, lower and side abdominals to ensure a well toned, strong and sexy midsection. Some of the best ab exercises are the crunch, side crunches, hanging leg lifts, the plank, the side plank, abs machine, leg lowers, ball crunches, cable crunches, cable twists, reverse cable ax chops and of course the traditional sit up and twisting sit up. If you haven’t learned how to do these properly with the correct technique, its time you made some use of the trainers available in your gym. Learn the correct way of doing each exercise, then practice proper repetitions. you can also use small weights while doing some of these exercises to pack more power into each your your routine!.

If you follow the above tips in an honest and efficient manner, I can guarantee you that you’ll be seeing results really soon. Getting a well-toned mid-section is not a dream; it is a reality that everyone can achieve with just a little more commitment and consistency.

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